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(More customer reviews)Sucrose (table sugar is one common form) is a di-saccharide made up of one dextrose and one fructose. In order to be absorbed by the body, it requires digestion using the sucrase enzyme. For those with sensitive stomachs, fructose intolerance, or CSID (Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency), ingesting sucrose can cause considerable discomfort and unpleasant symptoms.
Dextrose is a mono-saccharide that can be readily absorbed by the intestines with minimal digestion. It is alternatively known as glucose or dextroglucose.
It is less sweet than sugar (about 1/3 as sweet). With a little math, you can substitute dextrose for sucrose in most recipes. It bakes well behaving similarly to sugar. You may need to adjust the liquid in a recipe to account for the additional amount needed to make the product as sweet as its sucrose containing counterpart.
In the past, I have become very ill eating some less reputable brands of dextrose. I am left to conclude that not all products labeled dextrose are 100% pure and some brands probably include unlisted di-saccharides.
It has been my experience that Now Foods Dextrose is 100% pure. I have purchased this product multiple times and it always preforms as expected--tastes great, too. Now foods derives its dextrose from corn. Also, be aware that dextrose is NOT a low calorie sweetener.
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